beacon of hope
noun phrase
: something that holds the promise of hope
This new medicine is a beacon of hope for/to thousands of people.
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Historically, America has been a beacon of hope.
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Chicago Tribune, 19 Jan. 2026
And while pre-pandemic attendance at the festivals competitor, the long-running Beale Street Music Festival, topped 100,000 in their heyday, the Riverbeat figures represent a beacon of hope in the changing landscape of live entertainment.
—Joe Sills, Forbes.com, 17 Jan. 2026
Jenn Harris writes about Cinque Terre West in Venice, a beacon of hope for the thousands struggling to rebuild after the Palisades fire.
—Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 17 Jan. 2026
Queen Elizabeth was a beacon of hope, courage, and wisdom during the seven decades of her reign.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 30 Dec. 2025
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Chicago Tribune, 19 Jan. 2026
And while pre-pandemic attendance at the festivals competitor, the long-running Beale Street Music Festival, topped 100,000 in their heyday, the Riverbeat figures represent a beacon of hope in the changing landscape of live entertainment.
—Joe Sills, Forbes.com, 17 Jan. 2026
Jenn Harris writes about Cinque Terre West in Venice, a beacon of hope for the thousands struggling to rebuild after the Palisades fire.
—Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 17 Jan. 2026
Queen Elizabeth was a beacon of hope, courage, and wisdom during the seven decades of her reign.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 30 Dec. 2025
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“Beacon of hope.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/beacon%20of%20hope. Accessed 26 Jan. 2026.
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